Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Musician & Band Alert

SOUND ENGINEER/PRODUCER FOR SHARP LEFT, MANHATTAN

Looking for people that are creative and confident about their skills but humble enough to take direction and critique. We produce 90 second-4 minute webisodes for the wine and spirits industry and need a sound engineer/producer to help us make our deadlines. You need to be comfortable with audio editing and multitrack software. Some familiarity with plug-ins such as EQ, reverb, compression, delay, etc. Experience syncing audio to video Music instrument skills a plus; wide range of music tastes a plus. Software to know: Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Reason. Please send your reel, resume, cover letter and rates. Salary dependent on experience. Apply to Anita, 630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 208, New York, New York 10036. Email: sound@sharpleft.com. Web: http://www.sharpleft.com. Expires: July 26.

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ASSISTANT EDITOR VIDEO & SOUND FOR FUSION SOUND AND PICTURE, TORONTO

Seeking an assistant for our video and sound department. Interested applicants will be working day/evening/night shifts and having a working knowledge of Final Cut Pro & Pro Tools. GTA area residents only. Apply to Brent Pate at email: work@fusiondigitalpost.com. Job runs July 17, 2006 to October 6, 2006.

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OPERATOR WITH OWN SOUND STUDIO NEEDED, LONDON

We are looking for someone with a sound studio we can rent for 4 hours to do some voiceover work. To do as soon as possible. North West London preferable although anywhere North London considered. Please email Adie as soon as poosible at: as@lessonslearned.co.uk. Expires: July 26.

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MUSIC PROMO DIRECTOR FOR AGILE FILMS, LONDON

Agile is a production company based off Hoxton Square, Shoreditch. We are constantly on the lookout for vibrant and unusual new music promo directors to join our team. Applicants do not have to have a wealth of experience but must be able to grab the attention of producers and commissioners alike with original, innovative material. If you think your work stands out from all the others then we would like the hear from you. Please send in a copy of your showreel on DVD format, along with a copy of your CV to Andy Eaton at the below address. Apply to: Andy Eaton, 28-30, Coronet Street, London, N1 6HD. Email: andy@agilefilms.com. Web: http://www.agilefilms.com. Expires July 26.

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MUSIC/TALENT SUPERVISION COORDINATOR

We’re looking for an energetic, creative, resourceful team player to support senior staff in our growing NYC-based music/talent supervision and licensing company. You will support all aspects of music supervision, celebrity talent and the intellectual property clearance process. This position requires extensive research skills, innovative thinking, good organization, the ability to solve problems independently and a desire to learn about research and licensing of intellectual properties for commercial campaigns, including film clips, television shows, animation, photographs, printed material, artwork, literature, etc. As you advance in this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with record and publishing companies, advertising agencies, brands, musical artists, talent agents and artist management companies. Please send cover letter and resume as text in the body of the email or as an attachment to email: nycjobposting@gmail.com

Casting News Hot Off The Wire!

SHAMILLAN ADVERTISING LEAP COMMERCIAL, PHILADELPHIA

Non-Union. Director: Ben Bakshi (Dp). Design studio seeks (2) actresses for a 5-10 second 35mm film clip that will become the ‘logo’ for a new greeting card company. Pay: Day rate - Based on experience/performance. The scene features our actress running and leaping for joy into a man's arms (our “ultimate greeting”) . Will have a cinematic, fashion sensibility, with much care given to the beauty of lighting, clothes, hair and skin – to best capture her joy and delight at the reunion. Shot on 35mm, at various film speeds, in two ways: jumping directly at the camera (and landing on a soft cushion) and jumping into a man’s arms. There will be a test shoot day. Projected shoot date - mid August, 2006. Seeking slim, attractive woman 25 years old with flowing hair (not a necessity), and willing and able to run and jump into a man's arms – and on each take, do so with an expression full of exuberant joy and depth of feeling. Apply to Fred at email: casting@benjibakshi.com. Web: http://www.open-inc.com. Ends July 27.

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CORPORATE MENTAL HEALTH VIDEOS (ENGLISH/JAPANESE), PHILADELPHIA

Non-Union. Director: Kerry Hustwit. UBC Training and Education Group is seeking a male or female Japanese actor, fluent in both Japanese and English, to participate in a mental health training video. The actor will be interviewed in Japanese by a psychologist, but will be working with an English-speaking crew who will provide instruction. The interview will be taped at our office in Wayne, PA. The actor will receive payment for his/her participation in the video. If interested, please contact Kerry Hustwit at kerry.hustwit@unitedbiosource.com. Please provide contact information and headshots (if available).

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RADIOAKTIVE FILM "QUAD SQUAD" FEATURE FILM, MANHATTAN

Union. Director: Mocean Man (Daniel Steiner). 'Quad Squad' is a mockumentary style film about traumatized roller skaters and their journey through a series of therapy sessions and personal realizations. We are looking for an eclectic group of supporting actors. The film will be shot from mid-September to the end of October. If interested, please email a headshot and contact information. We will contact you!!

Breakdown:
- Male / 15-17 yrs. / African American. Spencer, young and mischievous.
- Female / 18-24 yrs. / Latin American. Stephanie, intelligent medical student type.
- Male / 41-50 yrs. / Latin American. Raoul, deli owner, father to Stephanie and one of the leading characters.
- Female / 41-50 yrs. / Latin American. Conchita, Raoul's wife.
- Male / 41-50 yrs. / Middle Eastern. Abdel, Lebanese descent.
- Male / 41-50 yrs. / Pacific Islander. Tobin, a man in his early 50s, with a quiet demeanor, out of shape.
- Male / 18-24 yrs. / White. Pete, police officer.

Apply to: Grace Park, email: grace@radioaktivefilm.com. Web: http://www.quad-squad.us. Expires July 13.

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NORTHERN STAGE PRODUCTIONS

Northern Stage is a regional, non-profit theatre located in the Upper Valley Region of Vermont and New Hampshire. Northern Stage is accepting submissions, union and non-union, for all roles in the following upcoming productions. CATS. AEA: Tier III contract; non-union: $200-$300/week, plus housing and travel. 1st rehearsal: November 9. Runs December 8-31. Auditions will be held in NY with dates TBA. Moon Over Buffalo by Ken Ludwig. AEA: Guest Artist Tier II (pending approval); non-union: $250-$300/week, plus travel and housing. 1st rehearsal: September 18. Runs October 6-22. Auditions in NY July 5-6, by appointment only. Send headshots and resumes to: Ashley Dickson, Casting Assistant, Northern Stage, P.O. Box 4287, White River Junction, VT 05001.

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THE DOODLEBOPS

Wed, July 5, Thurs, July 6, and Fri, July 7. By appointment. Bring headshot and resume. Feld Entertainment is looking for understudies for a seven month contract ending in April 2007. $850/week, including housing and transportation, plus $100 for each show that the understudy goes on as principal. Seeking: DeeDee Doodle: female, early-mid 20s, 5'1", strong dancer, high pop belt, plays the keyboard and keytar, high energy. She has a unique giggle that punctuates awkward moments. Rooney Doodle: male, early-mid 20s, 5'11", strong dancer, croony baritone, plays the guitar, excellent singer and dancer. Moe Doodle (principal and understudy): male, early-mid 20s, 5'5", needs to be a strong dancer able to break dance and do acrobatics, pop baritone, plays the drums, "a ball of energy". Bus Driver Bob: male, 5'9", Bronx accent, positive attitude and enthusiasm. For an audition, send headshots and resumes to: Cindi Rush Casting, 27 W 20th St, Suite 404, New York, NY 10011. Feld Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug

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STUDENT FILM SAG

Student Film Agreement, Directed: Brendan Daw. Synopsis: This short film explores the changing dynamic of family in a rural upstate New York home. Josh, an eccentric teen, is making his way through the summer before his freshman year of high school. A simple task to some, but for him the trials surrounding his confusing sexuality, his mother's new boyfriend and an old box full of matches, will lead to a summer that is anything but simple. Rehearsals begin the week of July 17. Shooting: August 1-2. Seeking: Josh: Male, caucasian, 13-15, extremely intelligent. He is witty and sarcastic with those he knows, and shy with strangers. He is unsure of his sexual orientation, which makes him awkward. Eileen: Female, caucasian, 33-35. Baby faced, stout but attractive. Slightly neurotic and an eternal optimist. Not refined. Jim: Male, caucasian, 38-43. Handsome, but not rugged. Offbeat, awkward, unrefined. STRONG ACTOR. Bar Patron 1: Male, caucasian, 40-49. Small town local, extremely homophobic. Submit all body types. Bar Patron 2: Male, caucasian, 27-29. Handsome but stupid. Looks like he lives in a small town. Submit all body types. Bartender: Female, caucasian, 40-49. Former beauty past her prime. Not refined. Submit all body types. For an audition, mail submissions to: Erica Palgon/Liz Lewis Casting, 129A W 20th St., Ground Floor, New York, NY 10011.

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NON-SAG HORROR

Savage Roses Productions is seeking NON-SAG actors for Feature length Horror Film shooting in NY/NJ in early September. Experience is NOT nearly as important as talent. Eat Your Heart Out is a Horror Film/Love Story. All roles open to any ethnicity, except where noted. All roles are deferred pay except where noted. This film will get major distribution. Casting will begin in July. Shooting will begin in early September. Seeking: Jeffery: Lead, male Caucasian late 20s-mid 30s. He is sweet, romantic, generous, very likeable and can't find a good woman to save his life! He's not a ladies man, but he's not ugly. This is an extremely challenging role and the actor must convey a very wide array of emotions. Laura: Caucasian, female, late 20s -early 30s. An attractive, intelligent, Psychologist that is very overprotective of her brother. Chucky: 30-50, sleazy, low-class male that runs an escort agency. Nikki: 20-30, female prostitute, drug addict, party girl. Role does involve a non-sexual topless scene and brief (and mild) intimacy with another woman. ($200 per day). Dimitry: Male, 25-40, large, bouncer type. Runs an escort agency. He is a dangerous, no nonsense type of guy. Venus: 20-30, Prostitute. Should be able to play an airhead and have a nasty attitude. Role involves a brief, non-sexual topless scene. ($200 per day). Fat John: 35-50, very overweight male to play a prostitute's John. Must be willing to take your shirt off in the scene and get covered with prop blood. Drug Addict: male or female, 18-40, to play VERY skinny, strung out heroin addict. We are also seeking several men to play "Johns". Men ideally will have a sleazy look to them. NOTE: If you are submitting for one of these roles, you must be willing to get prop blood on you. Please send headshots & resumes (indicate the role you are submitting for) to: J. Nelson Casting 295 Palmer Road, Yonkers, NY 10701.

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THE EXCELLENT FILM COMPANY - CREW

An up-coming non union, low budget feature film to be shot in NYC is seeking: producers, cinematographers, sound people, boom operator, assistant director, make-up artists, costume designer, line producer, lighting person, script supervisor, secretary, production assistant, etc. Mail your resume, reel, DVD, or video of your work to: Attn: Yves L. Excellent, 620 East 29th St., Suite B, Brooklyn, NY 11210. E-mail: luckner_06@yahoo.com. Please include phone number and e-mail address for quick response.

Thursday, June 22, 2006

Musician & Band Alert

TV MUSIC COMPOSER FOR OSTRICH MEDIA, LONDON

Ostrich Media is looking for new composers to write music for Quizcall, our interactive live TV show, broadcast on Freeview, Sky, NTL and Five. We are looking for people who are capable of writing music in a variety of styles and have a sense of what will fit our show. We can offer regular commissions to the right composer. Please have a look at our show, send in a showreel and/or refer us to your website. Quiz Call is available on Freeview Channel 36, NTL Channel 165, SKY Channel 855 and on Five on Saturday night from 1.45 am till 5.30 am. Apply to: Philippe Hunger, email: qmusic@ostrichmedia.co.uk.

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TV PROMO AUDIO MIXER/DESIGNER STARTING JULY 1

Studio City, America¹s #1 independent TV marketing agency is looking for talented pros to work on the most successful shows on television, including Regis and Kelly, South Park, Dr. Phil, Judge Judy, Fear Factor, That 70s Show, According to Jim, One On One, and more. We want an experienced and technically savvy audio engineer/mixer capable of crafting powerful on-air marketing for some of the most prestigious clients in America. All our spots air nationally and require a "nobody can do it better" marketing edge.

You must have professional experience using Mac OS X, the latest version of Digidesign ProTools software and hardware, Multimax hardware, ISDN hardware (e.g. Zephyr), and various plug-ins for ProTools. Additional duties will include setting up and recording on-site and remote (ISDN) voiceover sessions.

A huge plus would be a candidate who possesses managerial experience overseeing the work of other audio designers and the ability to troubleshoot technical and workflow issues should they arise. If you have the ability to mix 5.1 surround, create custom sound effects, and/or music we would like to hear from you. We are looking to reward the brightest and the best who wouldn't be caught dead mixing cookie cutter, formulaic spots. If you're a groundbreaker with a highly refined work ethic and you desire to work with the best in the business, send your reel/resume today. College degree preferred.

See our website (www.studiocity.com) for demos of our current work. Compensation commensurate with your ability. No phone calls accepted. Apply to: Mike Mannarino, Studio City Audio Designer Job, Attn: Mike Mannarino, 3330 Cahuenga Blvd #500, Los Angeles, Ca. 90068. Email: production@studiocity.com Web: http://www.studiocity.com

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POST AND LOCATION SOUND FOR CORKSCREW MEDIA, CALGARY, ALBERTA

Want to see the world? Have awesome adventures? And not have to join the Navy to do it? Welcome to Corkscrew Media, a full HD television production company based in beautiful Calgary, Alberta. We are looking for a location / post production audio professional capable of the following:

Location Sound. Setup four channels of wireless and boom microphones. Operate within a fast-paced environment. There is also world travel involved for a few weeks at a time.
Post Production Sound. Mix multiple channels of audio (voice overs, SFX, music, ADR etc.). Each episode must be mastered for Broadcast (stereo and multi speaker surround sound).
Additional Requirements. The applicant must be creative, flexible and outgoing. Traveling to beautiful, fun places with a great crew around the world is also a requirement. Obviously a love for audio is a must!

Sound like you? Then send us your stuff. Our need is immediate. Salary is Negotiable. Apply to: Scott Henuset, email: scott@corkscrewmedia.net. Web: http://www.corkscrewmedia.net. Ends June 25.

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USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION ONLINE ENTRIES & SPECIAL DEADLINE EXTENSION

With our new sponsor Broadjam, you can now enter your entries online as well as your regular mail-in entries. Winning songs will receive radio airplay in United States and Canada along with great prizes such as a Top Prize of over $50,000. Sponsors of the 2006 Competition are: New Music Weekly, Keyboard magazine, Sony, Audio-Technica, Ibanez Guitars, D'Addario Strings, Peavey, Sam Ash Music Stores, IK Multimedia, Hear Technologies, MixDownMedia.com, Indie Bible, Garritan Music Software, Acoustic Cafe, Livewire Contacts, Loggins Promotion, Superdups.com and XM Radio. We are having a special extension to June 30 to postmark or enter your entries with our new sponsor Broadjam. Everyone who enters the USA Songwriting Competition from now onwards receives a FREE 6 month Broadjam MoB Membership from Broadjam FREE ($25.00 value!).

EXTRA FREE BONUS: Enter 3 or more songs from today onwards and receive an extra bonus - USA Songwriting Competition's Compilation CD of the past winners.
TWO WAYS OF ENTERING: If you wish to enter your songs online with your MP3 files, Lyrics (if any) and credit card:
http://www.broadjam.com/submissions/details/index.asp?contest_id=98 The mail-in entry form can be found at: http://www.songwriting.net/entryform.html

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**MUSICIANS/PIANO BAR ENTERTAINERS NEEDED FOR CRUISE SHIP WORK

We need showband musicians who can read, swing, have jazz and big band experience, and be proficient on their instruments. Needed are Saxophonists with doubles, trumpet, trombone, and bass, drums, and guitar. Piano bar entertainers and cocktail pianists are also needed. We also are now looking for experienced singers who move well to front Las Vegas style revues. This is a high-energy position which requires excellent stage presence, and someone who can sing lots of styles well.Professionals only, please. All applicants must have promo. (Piano bar, singers, etc. must have video). We really need Piano Bar entertainers with good video who can really entertain a crowd and get them partying. We offer 6 month contracts for this position. This is the most fun gig on the 7 seas!
Requirements:
Must have a great attitude, be willing to be at sea for months at a time, and be ready to make music and entertain passengers from young to old. No drug users as cruise lines do random drug testing. At this time we can only book United States citizens.Salary varies by position Thanks. Email: cobaltbluemusic@aol.com

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MUSIC AGENT ASSISTANT AT CHAPLIN ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

A small, boutique music talent buyer and agency are currently seeking a highly motivated, detailed oriented assistant to help facilitate both businesses in New York City. Candidates must have a college degree, music industry experience and be able to handle heavy phones, contracts, offers, mail and other office duties. Must be able to multi-task and have strong MS office skills. There are opportunities to grow with experience as merited.
Requirements:
Four-year college degree. Music industry experience. Salary based upon experience plus benefits. Please send resume as a word attachment with the cover letter in the body of the email at davidpoe@chaplinentertainment.com.

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MUSIC WRITER FOR THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, MEMPHIS

The Commercial Appeal, Tennessee’s best newspaper, needs a great music writer to cover a great music city. Memphis helps define the nation’s musical tastes with everyone from Elvis to Justin Timberlake, to Three 6 Mafia. We have a thriving concert scene, hundreds of independent artists, and a tremendous musical heritage and economy. The Commercial Appeal needs someone who can write about music in Memphis, review performances in a wide variety of venues, interview and interact with musicians, and do it all on deadline every day. Good writing skills, a track record of working well on deadline, and a broad knowledge of music are essentials for this once-in-a-career job. E-mail or mail resumes and clips by July 14. Contact: Ms. Tajuana Hughlett, Human Resources Department, 495 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38103 USA. Phone: 901-529-2706; Fax: 901-529-2660. Email: hr@commercialappeal.com. Include cover letter, resume and work samples. Please send emails in Word or PDF format.

Casting News Hot Off The Wire!

LIMHAJ FILMS CASTING FEATURE "REAL MEN WEAR PINK", NEW JERSEY/PHILADELPHIA

Union. Director: NA. Immediate Casting/ Audition for new project in Phila./New Jersey. Real Men Wear Pink, new production shot in Phila/ N.J. on or around October-December. Project Budget is 300k. Distribution: Canadian Sales Distributor Limhaj Films Distribution Consigment Agreements through major venues. Auditions are @ Trago's Nightclub 38 S 19th St/ Phila PA. 19103 between ludlow and chestnut. If you need directions please call the club @2156369901. Audition times are 4:30 pm-9 pm. Please note we only space for the alloted time, if you fail to show up in this time frame, we can consider you for an audition.
Breakdown:
- Stan- Tall, Caucasion, curly hair. 18-23
- African American- late 20's early thirties.
- Indian/Spanish decent- 18-23/ 20-30 lbs. over-weight
- Caucasion Male/ 18-23
- Caucasion Woman/ 18-23 model, or hopeful with significant acting experience.
- Caucasion Male/ 30-40
Apply to: Jamil Glenn, 427 Locust St Moorestown NJ 08. Email: directingall@hotmail.com. Web: http://www.limhajfilms.com

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MENTAL HEALTH CORPORATE VIDEO (ENGLISH/JAPANESE), PHILADELPHIA

Non-Union. Director: Kerry Hustwit. UBC Training and Education Group is seeking a male or female Japanese actor (character is suffering from anxiety and depression), fluent in both Japanese and English, to participate in a mental health training video. The actor will be interviewed in Japanese by a psychologist, but will be working with an English-speaking crew who will provide instruction. The interview will be taped at our office in Wayne, PA. The actor will receive payment for his/her participation in the video. If interested, please contact Kerry Hustwit at kerry.hustwit@unitedbiosource.com. Please provide contact information and headshots (if available). Apply to: Kerry Hustwit, 575 E Swedesford RD, Wayne PA 19087. Position is for one day, July 6.

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STORY HOUSE PRODUCTIONS CASTING FOR TV DOCUMENTARY SERIES, NATIONAL

Non-Union. Director: Story House Productions. We are currently looking for a host for a documentary series. We are searching for a male - any ethnicity - with TV personality and experience, aged 30-40. An interest or experience with science and/or history is a plus. The show is mainly a science program, but there is a history component as well. Pay: Yes, this is a paid host position. Details to follow once selected as a candidate. Send: Send an e-mail with resume, photo, and contact information. Mail vhs or dvd of previous television appearances to the address provided. Project: This is a science/history documentary series. Deadline: Please have submissions in by July 1, 2006. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Apply to: Star Lee, 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 420, Washington DC 20007. Email: slee@storyhousepro.com. Deadline July 1.

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HIGHWAY HOOKER TELEVISION PROJECT, EVANSTON

Non-Union. Director: Nate Brown. The first of its kind , the automotive towing community will have its own TV series. So we need some sweet looking Highway honeys, to be co-hosts. Can you use your brain? Can you mix well with truckers, bikers, and the towing community? Do you look really sweet? Can you take camera direction, and are you a Dukes of Hazzard fan? Do you live in or near Southwestern Wyoming? Do you want to make a minimum of $100,000.00 a year, if so then give me a call, or run do not walk to your computer and submit your contact information and a pic, Please do not have a pic so big I can't see it. Full body shots, not just a head shot please. Don't let the name fool you, hooker is cb radio trucker slang for tow truck. If you want a challenging job, in the media, with real growth and can fly, drive to Evanston Wyoming, then call me yesterday. Remember I do not pay airfare or travel expenses on first time auditions. If your looking for Thee TV job this is it.
Breakdown:
- Female / 18-24 yrs. / Asian. Feature reporter
- Female / 31-40 yrs. / Italian. Feature reporter
- Female / 25-30 yrs. / Native American. Feature reporter.
- Female / 25-30 yrs. / White. On air co host feature artist, will do feature stories of trucking, towing, NASCAR and automotive topics. Travel bonus once hired. No Churchy applicants will be accepted. Should have a flexible schedule, and can relocate by 08-01-06 to Wyoming.
- Female / 41-50 yrs. / White. Main co anchor host, To report news of the towing, trucking, farming and motorsports communities, will do 4 daily broadcasts and will co host the two main broadcasts. Need to be female with a moderate country style personality, able to work yesterday and want to be part of the most radical automotive news and special features show of its kind. Should be single or have a very flexible schedule.
- Female / 41-50 yrs. / White. Weekend anchor.
Apply to: Patrick Montgomery, 201 Superior Drive, Evanston Wyoming 82930, 285 East 1450 North #224, Bountiful Utah 84010. Email: hwyhooker@hotmail.com. Web: http://www.hazzardcountyradio.com.

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CASTING FOR STAGE, BETWEEN THE LINES PRODUCTIONS

Send headshot and resume to Jamillah Lamb, PO Box 150188, Brooklyn, NY 11215-0188 choldit@aol.com Start 7/1 end 5/30. "From Auction Block to Hip Hop" and "Platanos and Collard Greens," both Non-Union stage productions, are accepting ongoing submissions for Asian female actresses and Latina Female actresses for its national college tour and NYC performances. The tour runs thru May 2007. Actors will perform intermittent dates throughout the tour. Travel and hotel are paid. In addition a stipend will be paid for each performance (At least 85 per show) Rehearsals begin in July in NYC. The character is 20-30, good with monologues and has a comfort with spoken word/poetry/rap.

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HEADSHOT & RESUME REQUEST

Trip is now accepting headshots & resumes for their next project. This original production is a multi-media work that will be sculpted around the members of the company. The show tours various New York City venues beginning in August. Seeking: experienced actors of all types, must have a professional work ethic and a strong desire to work as a member of an ensemble. Send pictures and resume to casting c/o Phil Wilcox, 214 1st Avenue #24, New York, NY 10009 or electronically to casting@tripnyc.org.

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TIME IS WINDING UP, GET OVER IT

Audition Saturday, June 24. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm in Midtown Manhattan. Call for an appointment and location. Rose of Sharon production company is casting "Time is Winding Up, Get Over It," a musical, gospel comedy. Writer/Director: Sharon Waller (daughter-in-law of jazz artist Thomas Fats Waller, whose music was featured in the well-known Broadway play "Ain't Misbehavin.) Will run in NYC area. For an audition appointment and location, call 718-406-3882. Please prepare to sing a ballad of your choice. Pay per performance. Seeking: Black Female Actresse: 25-60, some singing; Black Male Actors: 30-60, some singing.

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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Audition Monday, June 26th, and Tuesday, June 27th. 7:30 pm - 10 pm. St. Bernadette's School, 1313 82nd Street. Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. (please enter through the side entrance on 82nd Street). The Strivelli Players are holding auditions for their performance of Fiddler on the Roof. Director: Fred Grieco & Kathy Valentine, Musical Direction: Anne Rebold, Choreography: James Martinelli. Please call Danielle Giovinazzi at 718-907-3422 for an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. At the audition, you will be asked to sing so please come prepared with a song. Dance-choreography will be provided. You may bring a monologue (cold reads will be available). All roles available. They are also seeking people to work behind-the-scenes. So, if you are not a performer and would like to become involved, give them a call. Starts July 11, 2006 through Nov 5th.

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CASTING FOR HORROR FEATURE "FRIGHT WORLD" IN BUFFALO, NY

Casting for feature, "Fright World." Duration: 11 days, starts 8/14 We specialize in genre films for the domestic and international home entertainment markets. Fright World is an intelligent, erotic, and above all, frightening and original take on the slasher genre. Pay is deferred. Shoot location entirely in Buffalo, NY. Transportation, meals and room will be provided. Filming for 11 days beginning Aug 14th. Check out the movie web page for audition details located at www.redscreamfilms.com. Breakdown: Male: 25-30, Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity. Jack Lacan has lived a real life. He is equally at home digging ditches as he is wearing a suit and doing business meetings. He has never lost his boyhood love for horror movies.

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MIND THE GAP THEATRE

Mind the Gap Theatre is seeking actor for a 3-day run of a new Welsh play. Actor must be native British/Irish. Male 50’s-60’s. Monologue play in the style of TALKING HEADS. Character is proud and cheeky, yet a bit depressed as the job he’s had for 30 years has come to an end and at this stage in his life he is trying to start again. Rehearsals begin mid-June. Performances: July 2, 3, 5 at ManhattanTheatreSource in the West Village. BOTH union and non-union accepted. Stipend possible. Submit CV asap by email to allaboard@mindthegaptheatre.com or fax to 775-854-0093.

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JELLY BEAN THEATRE COMPANY

Stage and video casting. Racially diverse cast (African American and Latino) males needed immediately. Ages 21-30. Seasoned actors with talented voice-over qualities required. Rehearsals are 9:30 am-2:00 pm on Fridays in Suffolk County. Car needed. Paid performances. ONLY RELIABLE AND DEPENDABLE PEOPLE WILLING TO COMMIT TO THE PROJECT IF HUMAN RIGHTS/SOCIAL ISSUES VENUE NEED REPLY. Submit pictures and resumes (including your return address on the letter of introduction) to P.O. Box 491, Commack, NY 11725.

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NYC FRINGE FESTIVAL: "A MAN’S A MAN"

New York City Fringe Festival seeking actors for a musical theatre production of "A Man’s a Man". Auditions will be held in June. Please send photo and resume to Leah Bonvissuto, 20 Skillman Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY 11211. This play is being performed as part of New York City’s Fringe Festival in a cabaret setting. Although this is a "musical," they will not be casting strictly "musical theater performers" but more of great actors who can sing. Rehearsal July 1-August 11, 2006. Runs August 11-27, 2006. Seeking: Widow Leocadia Begbick: lead female, all ethnicities, 27-45. A brassy mother of 3 who runs a canteen. She is an earlier version of Mother Courage. Bloody Five: lead male, all ethnicities, 27-45. A vicious army sergeant with a weakness for women. Jobia Begbick: female, all ethnicitied, 18-30, punk/goth model type actress who can play an instrument (any instrument). Please specify what instrument you can play and your level of training.

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CHORUS FOR PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Tuesday, June 27, 2006. 10AM- OPEN call for Very Strong Male Singers (looking for special skills), 2:00 pm - Open call for Very Strong Female Singers who move well. Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street, 6th floor. Goodspeed Opera House is holding open call auditions for Pirates of Penzance. Please prepare a brief legit musical theatre song and bring sheet music. This is an OPEN Call. Equity Chorus Procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity Monitor provided. Producers run all aspects of the audition. AEA members are encouraged to attend the AEA chorus call on Monday, June 26th. Seeking Non-Equity performers for ensemble slots and for "swings." All Non-Equity performers will be eligible to enroll in the Equity Membership Candidacy program and will have the opportunity to join AEA at the end of the run. Callbacks will be on the 6th & 7th of July. Please see above for more information.

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"JEKYLL AND HYDE" IN WISCONSIN

The Armory Dinner Theatre in Janesville, Wisconsin (www.janesvillearmory.com) is seeking male and female leads for "Jekyll & Hyde" the musical. Contract dates will be from August 26-November 5, 2006. Please submit headshot and resume to: Jim Tropp, The Armory Dinner Theatre, P.O. Box 8038, Janesville, Wisconsin 53547-8038 or email jimt@janesvillearmory.com. Competitive salary, Travel, Housing, Health Club, and Workers Comp provided. Seeking Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde: Late 20s-30s, male, baritone/tenor, excellent singer, handsome, strong physical presence. Lucy Harris: 20s-30s, female, a prostitute, attractive, any ethnicity, excellent singer with seductive physical presence.

Sunday, June 04, 2006

Musical Theatre Workshop, Airline Entertainment TV, Star Power Conference, International Talent Conference, 60th Annual Tony Awards, Banff World Telev

Filmmakers and Financial Managers can attend a presentation that explores why film and television are a good investment and why investors should act now at "Producer School Series Reviewing the 2004 American Jobs Creation Act" which will be held June 4 in Seattle. ASCAP will hold a Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop for producing musicals, and led by Academy Award-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz, from June 5-8 in New York. The "anti-American Idol" singer-songwriter contest - LAMN Jam Slamm!! - concludes a year-long talent search for the year's Top Performer with a presentation at a Los Angeles music venue on June 5. World Airline Entertainment TV Market 2006, an inflight entertainment showcase event that offers buyers and sellers of short subject fare an opportunity to meet in a formal exhibition setting, gets underway in Brighton from June 5-6. mediabistro.com and MTV Casting Assistant Becky Hayes host a networking party for media professionals only on June 6 in Hollywood. Promotion Marketing Association's 15th Annual Star Power Conference, June 6-7 in Universal City, offers solutions for what you need to know to stay ahead of the curve in an ever-changing world of entertainment marketing. Opening June 8, two days of panels, demo listening sessions, legal clinics and more happen at the 12th Annual North by Northeast Music and Film Festival in Toronto, with former Police drummer Stewart Copeland conducting a celebrity interview as an added attraction. International Talent Conference is open to anyone interested in exploring and pursuing a career in modeling and/or acting, including parents with infants that are being considered, at a June 10 workshop in New York. "The Hollywood Insider", a free career guidance counseling session that covers ways to improve your ability to raise filmmaking funds, how actors can avoid a work slowdown, and more showbiz career advice, is held June 11 in Van Nuys. The 60th Annual Tony Awards presentation will be held in New York and telecast over the CBS network June 11. Content creation event, Banff World Television Festival, once again stages its signature pitching sessions offering valuable exposure to a wide audience of producers, commissioning editors, broadcast executives when it meets in Alberta, June 11-14. At the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony taking place June 15 in New York, Kris Kristofferson receives the Johnny Mercer Award among the many highlights. On June 17 in Torrance, and under the direction of Maestro Frank Fetta, the Torrance Symphony performs an evening of "Music Of The Movie" in a benefit performance to support the Symphony's upcoming series of free public concerts. CBS' 'Early Show' anchor Rene Syler hosts the Gracie Allen Awards Luncheon in New York on June 20 supporting American Women in Radio and Television. MOBfest Music Business Seminar in Chicago has three http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifdays of musical band showcasing, demo listening panels and more, running June 22-24. At the "Hollywood and Games Summit" in Beverly Hills, business and creative visionaries from both industries - film and videogames - address synchronized production and other topics when they meet on June 27. ASCAP and MySpace.com have teamed up to create a music showcase series deigned to highlight music in local communities, and they will present such a showcase June 20 in Los Angeles. For "London Calling: The Future of Music Business" interactive panels, workshops and presentations address a range of futuristic issues and tie into the special exhibition, "London Calling Live!" a VIP Club Lounge and exclusive area to network and explore business opportunities, and a wide range of evening events throughout London, two days, June 29-30.

The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Many of the events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in. Complete details are on the "Media, Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events" page at http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html. Experience the newly relaunched message board on The Actor's Checklist which now permits user profiles and private messaging which you can find at http://actorschecklist.com/phpBB2/.